Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little misfortune, but we sometimes see heat pump problems in Tucson during the colder seasons, when they’re needed the most to keep you toasty. While you know the team at A&M Heating & Cooling LLC will constantly be there ASAP when you need us for a heat pump repair, there are some things you can do to confirm that a repair is needed and save yourself some money if it’s not. We’ve collected this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.
- It may sound silly, but make sure everything is set to “on”. We’ve been to several calls only to find the thermostat or the heat pump itself is turned off.
- Is the thermostat set to heat? If yes, boost the temperature by five degrees to check if it switches on.
- If everything looks accurate, inspect your heat pump switch (if it has one) and inspect the fuses and circuit breaker that shield the extra heating element (if it has one).
- If the heat pump still hasn’t switched on, go back to your thermostat.
- Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
- Is an obstruction causing your heat pump to breakdown?
- Check your air filters inside your air handler to confirm they’re not jamming things up.
- Are your room heating registers open and clear?
If you’ve moved through this checklist and you still need a heat pump fix, call A&M Heating & Cooling LLC at 520-200-1048 and we’ll return your home back to the warm and cozy place you expect this time of year.